AI Companion Plant KERU
An AI companion plant KERU
for emotional well-being
A new AI experience that begins with connection
The World’s First AI Companion Plant
Validated by Seoul Metropolitan Government
The world's first AI plant
Experience a unique AI companion that combines a companion plant with AI technology developed as the world’s first and validated through the Seoul Testbed Program.
’KERU’ Story
KERU
KERU stands for
Keep Engaging · Recover · Unfold
It is designed to sustain connection, support emotional recovery, and help users rediscover and unfold their daily lives.
What is ‘KERU’
KERU is
an AI companion plant that interacts with users in their daily lives, responding and growing alongside them.
Rather than being a tool to use, it is designed as a relational AI companion that shares everyday moments with its user.
How KERU works
How KERU Works
STEP 01
Recognizes user input and daily interactions
STEP 02
Analyzes emotional and behavioral patterns
(AI-powered)
STEP 03
Facilitates emotional engagement through an AI persona
STEP 04
Provides personalized feedback based on emotional states
AI emotional support solution
Core Features of KERU
KERU provides companionship for people experiencing loneliness, in collaboration with local governments, public institutions, and healthcare organizations.
Conversational
AI Persona
A personalized AI companion
that gradually builds a relationship with the user.
Non-Verbal
AI Companion 'Mungchi'
An emotional interaction design
using colors, movement,
and responsive behaviors.
Mission-Based Plant
Care System
A routine-building system
that strengthens emotional
bonds through plant care.
Emotion Keyword Recognition
& Response Mapping
An emotional response system
that reinforces positive interactions.
Negative Signal Detection
& Safety Support
A safety support system
that detects risk signals
and enables access
to counseling
and support services.
Who it’s for
KERU is designed
for users such as the following
AI emotional support solution
AI Care Solution for Public Well-Being
KERU goes beyond individual emotional support to become a public AI care solution,
co-designed with welfare organizations, local governments, and public institutions.
Implemented through the Seoul Metropolitan Government Testbed Program
Certified as an Innovative Product by the Public Procurement Service (PPS)
Expanding globally (North America, Japan, China)